Abia First Lady, Nkechi Ikpeazu Visits Abused 10-Year-Old House Girl, Reveals Plans

ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER had reported that a house girl, identified as Ifunanya was made to drink hot water, subjected to flogging with cane and hot iron, among other forms of abuse by her guardian one Mrs Zazi David Orjiugo Kelechi for breaking a plate in Umuobia, Umuahia.

Paying an impromptu visit to the clinic where the little girl is admitted, the wife of the governor, expressed shock on the level of ill treatment meted out on the poor girl.

Mrs. Ikpeazu said;

"I saw the first pictures of the injuries of girl last week and immediately I reached out to the commissioner of police Mrs Janet Agbede. She has assured me that the investigation has been sped up and the perpetrator will be charged to court. I have confidence in the police under Mrs. Agbede, she is a mother and understands the import of safeguarding our children. Last Friday I also directed the State Action Committee Against Gender Based Violence to follow up on the case and work with stakeholders including FIDA, Child Protection Network, NAPTIP and others and ensure things are done right. I am certain that justice will be gotten to serve as deterrent to others who are in habit of viciously maltreating our children.

"I came to the hospital today to see things for myself and i am indeed shocked at the brutality, barbarism and the viciousness of the attacks on the little girl.

"I have directed my personal physician to join the medical team handling the girl's care while we are also getting throat specialists and surgeons to look at her. I have made some donations towards her care and upkeep and I will also pick up her medical bills at the end of treatment.

"I have met with her parents and expressed my sympathies with them.

"However it is important that we emphasize here that parents should take care of their biological children and stop trafficking out children to people who do not appreciate or value life. Give birth to your child and care for them. Do not have more children than you can adequately train."